MICRO BREAK

Welcome to MICRO BREAK Season 2! On this episode of MICRO BREAK (Episode 54 1/2), we go back to when it all started, August 2020. Here, you will listen to the very first episode of MICRO BREAK, followed by the second episode. Furthermore, both were originally recorded using just an iPhone! Episode 2 is still considered the most downloaded episode of season 1! Both have been digitally remastered (a bit) for your listening enjoyment. Note: Episode 55 will be coming next week, as we return to our original format.  Linktree https://linktr.ee/MICRO_BREAK Website https://www.podpage.com/micro-break/ Resources https://anchor.fm/dashboard/episode/ehm33o https://anchor.fm/dashboard/episode/ehniec

Welcome to MICRO BREAK Season 2! On this episode of MICRO BREAK (Episode 54), I am humbled, to have on the show, someone who has been in music for decades and has worked with some of the biggest names in show biz! Funkboy aka Ivan Bodley is a bass player and music director for the stars.  He has performed with 50 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees and in 12 Broadway Shows. Music director for Sam Moore (Sam & Dave), Martha Reeves & the Vandellas, The Shirelles. Performed with: Sting, Elvis Costello, Temptations, Solomon Burke, Ben E. King, Percy Sledge, Eddie Floyd, Rufus & Carla Thomas, Bo Diddley, Buster Poindexter, Uptown Horns, Paul Rodgers, Wynonna Judd, and David Foster.  Funkboy's latest music is out now on Color Red. He may also be seen on tour with Humble Pie. Appearances: Carnegie Hall, Kennedy Center, “Rock of Ages,” “Spider-Man,” “Hedwig & the Angry Inch,” "SpongeBob," "Ain't Too Proud," "Once on This Island," "The Donna Summer Musical," “Kinky Boots,” "Escape to Margaritaville," "Fun Home," "The Prom," and "Amazing Grace" on Broadway, Conan O’Brien, Craig Ferguson, Today Show, Emeril Live, and Regis & Kelly. A magna cum laude graduate of the Berklee College of Music, Funkboy has traveled to 29 countries, played to audiences of up to 82,000 people in jazz duos on up to 150-member symphony orchestras, and has authored several instructional books. He is a New York Blues Hall of Fame inductee. Linktree https://linktr.ee/MICRO_BREAK Website https://www.podpage.com/micro-break/ Resources www.funkboy.net Email: ivan@funkboy.net Book: Am I Famous Yet? - Memoir of a Working-Class Rock Star Music: Funkboy on Color Red Records Podcast Instagram Facebook YouTube Twitter

Welcome to MICRO BREAK Season 2! On this episode of MICRO BREAK (Episode 53), we wrap-up our retro journey through the 1980s! We take a listen to all 10 years of intros and I leave my listeners with some 80s commentary. It's like a best-of series! Linktree https://linktr.ee/MICRO_BREAK Website https://www.podpage.com/micro-break/ Resources http://www.liketotally80s.com https://www.thepeoplehistory.com

Welcome to MICRO BREAK Season 2! On this episode of MICRO BREAK (Episode 52), we conclude our retro journey through the 1980s! We take a look at the top stories, entertainment, science, and technology of the year 1989! What happened in 1989? 1989 In Technology the 486 series of microprocessor is released by Intel opening the way for the next generation of much more powerful PC's and Microsoft releases it's Office Suite including Spreadsheet, Word Processor, Database and Presentation Software which today still dominates in office applications. Following Massive protests against the Berlin Wall bringing about the collapse of The Berlin Wall and the East German Government both are dismantled which leads after many years to the reunification of East and West Germany. Linktree https://linktr.ee/MICRO_BREAK Website https://www.podpage.com/micro-break/ Resources http://www.liketotally80s.com/2007/08/80s-capsules-1989/ https://www.thepeoplehistory.com/1989.html

Welcome to MICRO BREAK Season 2! On this episode of MICRO BREAK (Episode 51-1), I wish you, my loyal listeners a very Happy 4th of July! July 4 – also known as Independence Day – is a time to celebrate America. The holiday marks the day in 1776 when the Second Continental Congress unanimously adopted the Declaration of Independence, signaling the official separation of the 13 original colonies from Great Britain amid the Revolutionary War. Listen to this BONUS episode, commercial free right now and get into the spirit of celebration! Linktree https://linktr.ee/MICRO_BREAK Website https://www.podpage.com/micro-break/ Resources https://www.twitch.tv/kitkat_terabyte

Welcome to MICRO BREAK Season 2! On this episode of MICRO BREAK (Episode 51), we continue our retro journey through the 1980s! We take a look at the top stories, entertainment, science, and technology of the year 1988! What happened in 1988? Major News Stories include; George W Bush beats out Michael Dukakis, and the election of Sonny Bono as the new mayor of Palm Springs. To escape the politics and the natural and manmade disasters, people flocked to the movies to see some great cinema. This was the year of Rainman, Coming to America, Die Hard, Beetlejuice, and A Fish Called Wanda. Linktree https://linktr.ee/MICRO_BREAK Website https://www.podpage.com/micro-break/ Resources http://www.liketotally80s.com/2007/08/80s-capsules-1988/ https://www.thepeoplehistory.com/1988.html

Welcome to MICRO BREAK Season 2! On this episode of MICRO BREAK (Episode 50), we continue our retro journey through the 1980s! We take a look at the top stories, entertainment, science, and technology of the year 1987! What happened in 1987? Major News Stories include; The Simpsons first episode airs, USS Stark a Frigate is attacked by an Iraq Air to Sea missile, Stock markets around the world crash, and Aretha Franklin is inducted into Rock and Roll Hall of Fame! Linktree https://linktr.ee/MICRO_BREAK Website https://www.podpage.com/micro-break/ Resources https://www.thepeoplehistory.com/1987.html http://www.liketotally80s.com/2007/08/80s-capsules-1987/ https://www.historycentral.com/20th/1987.html

Welcome to MICRO BREAK Season 2! On this episode of MICRO BREAK (Episode 49), we continue our retro journey through the 1980s! We take a look at the top stories, entertainment, science, and technology of the year 1986! What happened in 1986? Major News Stories include; Space Shuttle Challenger explodes shortly after take off, Oprah Winfrey Show, Hands Across America, Phantom of the Opera, and a very, very personal birth! Enjoy! Linktree https://linktr.ee/MICRO_BREAK Website https://www.podpage.com/micro-break/ Resources http://www.thepeoplehistory.com/1986.html https://pop-culture.us/Annual/1986.html https://youtu.be/AfnvFnzs91s https://youtu.be/TIUcO6n9pIY

Welcome to MICRO BREAK Season 2! On this episode of MICRO BREAK (Episode 48), we continue our retro journey through the 1980s! We take a look at the top stories, entertainment, science, and technology of the year 1985! We Are the World" is a charity single originally recorded by the supergroup USA for Africa in 1985. It was written by Michael Jackson and Lionel Richie and produced by Quincy Jones and Michael Omartian for the album We Are the World. With sales in excess of 20 million copies, it is the eighth best-selling physical single of all time. Linktree https://linktr.ee/MICRO_BREAK Website https://www.podpage.com/micro-break/ Resources https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/We_Are_the_World https://www.infoplease.com/year/1985 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E6QOr-oCTwU http://www.liketotally80s.com/2007/08/80s-capsules-1985/

Welcome to MICRO BREAK Season 2! On this episode of MICRO BREAK (Episode 47), we continue our retro journey through the 1980s! We take a look at the top stories, entertainment, science, and technology of the year 1984! From the blockbuster release of Purple Rain, to the $900,000 ad spot for Apple's Macintosh computer. It was one of the most expensive commercials ever. It single-handedly created an entire industry-within-an-industry: Super Bowl commercials. Oh, and it also introduced the world to the Macintosh PC.  Linktree https://linktr.ee/MICRO_BREAK Website https://www.podpage.com/micro-break/ Resources https://bestlifeonline.com/1984-events/ http://www.thepeoplehistory.com/1984.html

Welcome to MICRO BREAK Season 2! On this episode of MICRO BREAK (Episode 46), we continue our retro journey through the 1980s! We take a look at the top stories, entertainment, science, and technology of the year 1983! Mario Brothers, Sally Ride, the Astronaut and much, much more! Linktree https://linktr.ee/MICRO_BREAK Website https://www.podpage.com/micro-break/ Resources http://www.thepeoplehistory.com/1983.html https://www.infoplease.com/year/1983 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bWaIHWWHbc4

Welcome to MICRO BREAK Season 2! On this episode of MICRO BREAK (Episode 45), I go back when I was 14 years old. I go back to the 80s and we take a walk down retro-lane in the year 1982. Michael Jackson's Thriller album and 14 minute long MTV music video, the invention of the CD player, and the death of John Belushi! Linktree https://linktr.ee/MICRO_BREAK Website https://www.podpage.com/micro-break/ Resources http://www.thepeoplehistory.com/1982.html https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1982_in_the_United_States

Welcome to MICRO BREAK Season 2! On this episode of MICRO BREAK (Episode 44), I go back when I was 13 years old. I go back to the 80s and we take a walk down retro-lane in the year 1981. The first NASA space shuttle launch, the AIDS virus is discovered, and Princess Diana marries Prince Charles! This, and much more. Linktree https://linktr.ee/MICRO_BREAK Website https://www.podpage.com/micro-break/ Resources https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1981_in_the_United_States http://www.thepeoplehistory.com/1981.html

Welcome to MICRO BREAK Season 2! On this episode of MICRO BREAK (Episode 43), I go back when I was 12 years old. I go back to the 80s and we take a walk down retro-lane in the year 1980. I watched in excitement as Dick Clark's Rockin' Eve counted down the last few seconds of 1979, ringing in the start of 1980!  Musical performances by Blondie, The Village People and more filled my TV screen as I enjoyed potato chips, chicken wings, and soda! I hope you enjoy the series! Linktree https://linktr.ee/MICRO_BREAK Website https://www.podpage.com/micro-break/ Resources http://www.liketotally80s.com/2007/08/80s-capsules-1980/ http://www.thepeoplehistory.com/1980.html

Welcome to MICRO BREAK Season 2! On this episode of MICRO BREAK (Episode 42), I honor the podcasts that I personally listen to, as well read off some of my favorite 5-star reviews! This episode could be about you. Listen for your podcast or your name. Thanks so much for supporting me and all of my efforts to deliver you a 5-star show each and every week! Much Jersey Love! Linktree https://linktr.ee/MICRO_BREAK Website https://www.podpage.com/micro-break/ Resources Uncovered – Vintage Fashion Magazine Review Hosts: Stephanie and Morley Beer'd Al Podcast Hosts: Lauren and John Rich On Tech (Tribune Audio Network KTLA) Host: Rich DeMuro The Paranormal Burrito Host: Caleb Pedestrian At Best Podcast Hosts: Michael & Matthew Misfits and Mysteries Podcast & Blog Hosts: Steve and Emmy Listen! Listen! Listen! Host: Curtis Elton Our Vantage Point - Retro Wrestling Podcast Hosts: Joe & Michael Beer In Front Host: Dave E14podcast Hosts: Heath & Jamie Honorable Mentions: Ladies Fright Podcast Talkin Shiz History of North America Idiots at the Gate Girls Talk Comics Hops ”Geek” News Piecing It together Infectious Groove Podcast Twitter Handles: @BeerdAlPodcast @lislislistenpod @ovppodcast @e14podcast @BeerInFront @AtPedestrian @podcast_misfits @TPBpod @richontech @UncoveredVFMR @SheHealsITank @LadiesFrightPod @talkin_shiz @GeekHops @TIMELINEchannel @GateIdiots @GirlsTalkComic1 @PiecingPod @Infectious_Pod